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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the end-of-year festivities in Macon with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a resident or visitor, our guide accompanies you through the winter celebrations of our Burgundian city.

In the heart of the historic center, Place Saint-Pierre hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. The illuminations extend along the Saône riverbanks, creating a festive walkway to the Esplanade Lamartine. Activities take place throughout the city center, from Rue Carnot to Place aux Herbes, where Macon merchants offer their regional specialties.

Contact information and details below.

Macon Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

A night market organized on Friday, December 20 with extended exhibitors and activities starting at 16h.

Description:

The Mâcon Christmas Market takes place from Saturday, December 7 to Tuesday, December 24 on the Saint-Pierre and Saint-Nizier squares. This market experiences growing popularity due to the quality and diversity of its offerings. The squares are fully decorated for the occasion, providing a cozy and dynamic setting in the heart of the city center.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Christmas Market of Mâcon

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Macon Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

75-minute show with international artists and Santa Claus's arrival.

Description:

Ain'croyable Noël 2024 - Grandiose Spectacle and XXL Christmas Tree offers an exceptional 75-minute show with international artists, suitable for all audiences. The show concludes with Santa Claus's arrival for the delight of children.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Incredible Christmas 2024 - Grandiose Show and XXL Christmas Tree

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What to Expect:

A unique storytelling and light show festival.

Description:

The Contes et Lumières festival offers a variety of stories and light shows throughout the city of Mâcon, creating a festive and cultural atmosphere.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Tales and Lights

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Macon Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Scheduled reception of children aged 3 to 5 years and a half at the Centre de loisirs rue Pillet.

Description:

The Mâcon Leisure Centers offer activities and leisure for children aged 3 to 12 years old on Wednesdays and during school holidays. Children are welcomed in two different centers, with various activities and an adapted animation program.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Christmas Leisure Centers

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What to Expect:

Diverse program including leisure centers and workshops for children.

Description:

Inscriptions for the Noël leisure activities are open for Mâcon families starting Monday, November 25, and for non-Mâcon families starting Wednesday, December 4. The program includes leisure centers, proximity receptions, workshops, and shows within the framework of Contes et Lumières.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Registrations for Christmas Leisure Activities

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What to Expect:

Diverse educational activities for children aged 6 to 14.

Description:

The Points Enfants Loisirs de Noël offers a diverse program of activities for children aged 6 to 14, including readings, board games, coloring, drawing, and painting. Children can participate in major municipal cultural events while enjoying an educational and nearby reception.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Children's Leisure Points for Christmas

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What to Expect:

Diverse leisure program for children and young people.

Description:

The City of Mâcon offers a diverse program of activities and leisure for the Christmas holidays, tailored for children and young people aged 3 to 17. These animations aim to promote discovery, new knowledge, and personal enrichment, while fostering mutual respect and societal rules.

Where: Mâcon | More Info: Mâcon Christmas Holiday Program

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